Zelensky thanks UK for delivering more lethal aid, anti-ship missiles, armored vehicles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to the United Kingdom and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday for delivering military aid to Ukraine.
Speaking in his nightly address broadcasted on social media, Zelensky said, “Boris was among those who didn’t doubt for a minute whether to support Ukraine.
“The leadership of Great Britain, in providing our country help in defense and also leadership in the sanctions policy, will always be in history.
“Ukraine will always be grateful for this to Boris and Britain,” Zelensky added.
Johnson convened with Zelensky in a surprise Saturday visit to Kyiv to develop the UK’s plan to provide further financial and military aid.
According to UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Twitter, the UK is delivering additional “lethal aid” to Ukraine, including 120 more armored vehicles; new anti-ship missile systems; and $130 million in high-grade military equipment.
“I’m grateful to the United Kingdom that continues and intensifies the sanctions and also provides a significant support of Ukraine by reinforcing our defense capacities,” Zelensky said at a joint press conference with Johnson earlier on Saturday.
“The other democratic Western countries should follow the example of the United Kingdom,” Zelensky said.
Zelensky, later on Saturday in his nightly address said: “Boris Johnson was today very specific also in his responses to my questions, as always. And we have already established with him what help Great Britain will provide for rebuilding Ukraine after the war. The British are ready to lead the restoration of Kyiv and Kyiv region.”
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